LeBron James’ next move is what everyone is talking about as the free agency period gets underway.
After the 76ers pulled off a huge trade, releasing Paul George and two first-round picks to the Celtics in exchange for Jaylen Brown.
However, after reports from NBA insiders, who claim that the 76ers are not yet done with their business.
Tony Jones, who reports for The Athletic, posted on X (formerly Twitter) shortly after Brown’s arrival that the 76ers are considering signing free agent King James as their next blockbuster move.
Let’s explore the possibilities of how LeBron James would fit into the 76ers’ starting five after the arrival of Jaylen Brown.
“PG” Tyrese Maxey
SG: VJ Edgecombe
SF: Jaylen Brown
PF: Dean Wade
C: Joel Embiid
This starting XI offers an ideal opportunity to play with less pressure on his shoulders.
King James, 41, has played in just 60 games this season, the lowest number since 2022-23, posting just 15.3 field goals per game, again a career-low total.
The statistics speak for themselves.
Alongside Luka Doncic, James no longer had to run the main offensive engine as often.
With young blood joining the 76ers roster this season, that just means he would land in the same scenario playing alongside Brown, Maxey and Edgecombe.
This scenario might better suit the aging king to fill the role of “facilitator” among a group of these young scorers.
The NBA free agency period began on June 30, and each NBA team has until July 6 at 12:01 p.m. ET to begin making deals with free agents.
